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Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Generate Foreign Exchange Inflow – Peter Obi

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world's largest single-train petroleum refiner, has sparked optimism regarding its potential to revolutionize Nigeria's economy. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed his belief that this world-class project will significantly benefit the nation. With a maximum operational capacity of…

Uchenna Cyril Anioke in Lillehammer, Norway as IPA confers prize on Mazin Lateef and Special Award for Volodymyr Vakulenko

Posted May 22, 2023 by Freedom Square

Prix Voltaire ceremony confers prize on Mazin Lateef and Special Award for Volodymyr VakulenkoIraqi publisher Mazin Lateef Ali, abducted in January 2020, awarded the 2023 International Publishers Association’s Prix Voltaire laureate at the award ceremony at the World Expression Forum in Lillehammer, Norway. The IPA also announced a Prix Voltaire…

Nigeria’s First Entrepreneurial University Set to Commence Operations in September

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

In a significant development for Nigeria's educational landscape, the inaugural entrepreneurial university, Samuel Maduka University, is preparing to open its doors to students in September of this year. Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, the university's founder and Chairman of Peace Group of Companies, made the announcement during an interview at…

BREAKING: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Inaugurated, Promising Self-Sufficiency and Economic Growth

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

In a momentous ceremony held on Monday, May 22, 2023, Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, welcomed distinguished guests and expressed his delight at the inauguration of the highly anticipated Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Addressing the audience, Dangote confidently announced that the first…

Meta Fined €1.2 Billion by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) Over Data Transfer

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has been slapped with a staggering fine of €1.2 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling users' data during its transfers between Europe and the United States. This unprecedented penalty represents the largest ever issued under…

How Chinese Foreign Loans is Pushing Poor Countries to Economic Collapse

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

A dozen impoverished nations are on the brink of economic instability and potential collapse due to the overwhelming burden of foreign loans, many of which are provided by China, the world's largest and least forgiving government lender. An analysis conducted by the Associated Press reveals that countries heavily indebted…

Cardinal Onaiyekan Supports Live Broadcast of Tribunal Proceedings

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, has expressed his support for the live broadcast of proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja. The PEPC is currently reviewing the legal challenge to the victory of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Cardinal Onaiyekan made these remarks…

How Ngige Requested Payment of Withheld Salaries for Nnamdi Azikiwe University Lecturers, Falsely Claims They Didn’t Join ASUU Strike

Posted May 21, 2023 by Steven

In a letter dated March 30, 2023, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, urged the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning to direct the payment of outstanding salaries to 204 lecturers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. Ngige claimed that these lecturers, who are…

Enugu State Government demolishes OSISATECH

Court Orders Nigerian Government to Account for $460 Million Chinese Loan

Posted May 21, 2023 by Steven

In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order demanding that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari provide a detailed account of the utilization of a $460 million Chinese loan, which was intended to finance the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project. The court…

UK Implements Immigration Crackdown: Restricting Family Members for Foreign Students

Posted May 21, 2023 by Steven

In a major immigration policy change, the United Kingdom is set to ban the majority of foreign students from bringing their families to Britain. The decision, expected to be announced this week, comes as part of a broader crackdown on immigration. The move aims to address concerns over skyrocketing…